Water Temperature of Little Traverse Bay Near Petoskey, MI

Current Water Temperature

62.1°F 16.7°C
Cool Brisk & Refreshing
62.1°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Feels brisk on entry. Great for short dips; wetsuit recommended for extended swimming or water sports.

Measurement Time: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 1:50 PM EDT

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Little Traverse Bay

Station Name: Little Traverse Bay Buoy, MI
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Petoskey, MI
Emmet County

GPS Coordinates: 45.405, -85.087

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Marine Weather for Little Traverse Bay Near Petoskey, MI

Marine Weather

Coastal & Marine Conditions
Open-Meteo Marine
2.4ft 0.7 m
Light Chop Gentle waves and light chop, ideal for water activities.
Wave Period 3.8s
Wave Direction 357° N
Swell Waves
1.6 ft
3.8s • 338° NNW
Wind Waves / Chop
1.7 ft
2.8s • 18° NNE
High and low tide forecasts are not applicable for freshwater lake stations.

5-Day Marine Wave Forecast

Today
Nov 13
3.5 ft
4.5s • N
Sat
Nov 14
3.3 ft
4.4s • NNW
Sun
Nov 15
2.0 ft
3.8s • NNW
Mon
Nov 16
2.6 ft
4.1s • W
Tue
Nov 17
3.3 ft
4.7s • WSW

Weather Near Petoskey, Michigan

Current Weather

32.5°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 74%
Feels Like: 24.1°F
Wind: NNE 8.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 21.5 mph
Pressure: 30.01 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 13.2 mi
UV Index: 0

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Light Snow
Fri
H: 38°F
L: 32°F
Light Drizzle
Sat
H: 40°F
L: 36°F
Light Snow
Sun
H: 43°F
L: 41°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 48°F
L: 41°F
Overcast
Tue
H: 50°F
L: 46°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
0.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
74 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
109 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 36m daylight
Sunrise 7:36 AM
Solar Noon 12:24 PM
Sunset 5:12 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 11:57 AM
Transit 4:02 PM
Moonset 8:11 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:07 AM - 5:37 AM
3:32 PM - 6:02 PM

Minor Periods

11:27 AM - 12:57 PM
7:41 PM - 9:11 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Snow
Average Temperature: 34.9°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Chance of Rain: 18%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 1.5

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
72 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
109.9 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 36m daylight
Sunrise 7:36 AM
Solar Noon 12:24 PM
Sunset 5:12 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 11:57 AM
Transit 4:02 PM
Moonset 8:11 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:07 AM - 5:37 AM
3:32 PM - 6:02 PM

Minor Periods

11:27 AM - 12:57 PM
7:41 PM - 9:11 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Drizzle
Average Temperature: 38.1°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Chance of Rain: 12%
Wind: 13.5 mph
UV Index: 1.1

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
72.8 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
111.3 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 33m daylight
Sunrise 7:38 AM
Solar Noon 12:24 PM
Sunset 5:11 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 12:33 PM
Transit 4:51 PM
Moonset 9:15 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:57 AM - 6:27 AM
4:21 PM - 6:51 PM

Minor Periods

12:03 PM - 1:33 PM
8:45 PM - 10:15 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Snow
Average Temperature: 41.7°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 1.5

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
81.8 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
112.3 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 31m daylight
Sunrise 7:39 AM
Solar Noon 12:24 PM
Sunset 5:10 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 1:01 PM
Transit 5:37 PM
Moonset 10:22 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:44 AM - 7:14 AM
5:07 PM - 7:37 PM

Minor Periods

12:31 PM - 2:01 PM
9:52 PM - 11:22 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Monday, November 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 44.6°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 19 mph
UV Index: 2.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
3.6 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3.6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
67.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
138.1 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 29m daylight
Sunrise 7:40 AM
Solar Noon 12:25 PM
Sunset 5:09 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 42%
Moonrise 1:25 PM
Transit 6:22 PM
Moonset 11:28 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:30 AM - 8:00 AM
5:52 PM - 8:22 PM

Minor Periods

12:55 PM - 2:25 PM
10:58 PM - 12:28 AM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 48°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 22.7 mph
UV Index: 2.4

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
6.4 μg/m³
Good
PM10
6.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
61.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3.1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.9 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
183.7 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 26m daylight
Sunrise 7:42 AM
Solar Noon 12:25 PM
Sunset 5:08 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 54%
Moonrise 1:45 PM
Transit 7:04 PM
Moonset 2:10 AM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:13 AM - 8:43 AM
6:34 PM - 9:04 PM

Minor Periods

1:40 AM - 3:10 AM
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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